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Nishiyama Family History

Nishiyama Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 西山 ‘western mountain’. This is a common placename and surname; the surname is found mostly in western Japan and the island of Okinawa.

Some bearers are descended from the Fujiwara clan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nishiyama family from?

You can see how Nishiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishiyama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nishiyama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Nishiyama families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nishiyama's in USA. California had the highest population of Nishiyama families in 1920.
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What did your Nishiyama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishiyama. 42% of Nishiyama men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Nishiyama women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nishiyama were Manager and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • House Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Nishiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishiyama census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishiyama. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 364 military records available for the last name Nishiyama. For the veterans among your Nishiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishiyama lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nishiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nishiyama in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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